2008 Woodie Awards
From America's Highways to a 'Road Trip Nation'
Jon Thompson
Issue date: 3/18/08 Section: Entertainment
It all began in 2001 with three guys who just graduated college and found themselves frustrated with the output of their education and not quite ready to jump into the real world. So they bought a recreational vehicle, maxed out their credit cards, started traveling and talking to people. The outcome is Road Trip Nation (RTN.) Years later, still going strong, RTN representatives found their way to CSUSM recruiting for their upcoming New Zealand road trip.
"We often find even the most successful people don't know what they want from life. Going on these trips and talking to people you realize very quickly, you are not alone. Other people are lost too and we're here to help them explore. I've found the people who are lost may be the people on the right track," said RTN member Daniel Sydlik.
Think being out on the open road is what you need to help you figure it all out? Is there anyone out there in the world you want to talk to - someone who has inspired you that you would like to meet? RTN provides the chance to do just that. Through one of their RV road trips with a group, or an "indie trip" with a few friends, RTN is here to help get you out there.
Kelli Taylor, another member of RTN, explains "The more you think you know the less sure about it all you may be. RTN is about having genuine experiences in the world and sharing them."
More information, applications and FAQs for various trips and grants are available through RoadTripNation.com. Conditions do apply, students should take care to evaluate what grants are available and what is required of them to obtain funding. Be aware that grants are paid at the completion of your trip. Before you hit the road and "max out your credit cards," as per RTN's FAQs page. For general information, check out http://www.roadtripnation.com, or for applying, try going directly to http://roadtripnation.com/apply.php, and happy trails!
"We often find even the most successful people don't know what they want from life. Going on these trips and talking to people you realize very quickly, you are not alone. Other people are lost too and we're here to help them explore. I've found the people who are lost may be the people on the right track," said RTN member Daniel Sydlik.
Think being out on the open road is what you need to help you figure it all out? Is there anyone out there in the world you want to talk to - someone who has inspired you that you would like to meet? RTN provides the chance to do just that. Through one of their RV road trips with a group, or an "indie trip" with a few friends, RTN is here to help get you out there.
Kelli Taylor, another member of RTN, explains "The more you think you know the less sure about it all you may be. RTN is about having genuine experiences in the world and sharing them."
More information, applications and FAQs for various trips and grants are available through RoadTripNation.com. Conditions do apply, students should take care to evaluate what grants are available and what is required of them to obtain funding. Be aware that grants are paid at the completion of your trip. Before you hit the road and "max out your credit cards," as per RTN's FAQs page. For general information, check out http://www.roadtripnation.com, or for applying, try going directly to http://roadtripnation.com/apply.php, and happy trails!
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